The First American Pope Gold Coin marks a significant milestone not just in numismatics but also in the storied history of the papacy. As Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, takes the helm ...

Pope Leo XIV will soon receive a massive gold ring, opulent papal apartments and a lavish bulletproof car — a far cry from his humble missionary work and upbringing in suburban Chicago.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

Cast from 35 grams of pure gold, it required eight skilled artisans working 15-hour days for more than two weeks to complete. The ring is inscribed with "Benedictus XVI"—the Pope's title in ...

Now, while the NYT’s list may be a little tongue-in-cheek (the Pope is ranked alongside the creepy viral toys, Labubus, and ...

The Empire State Building in New York is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window Monday night and into Tuesday morning in memory of Pope Francis following his death. The ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on May 8, with a red satin mozzetta shoulder cape, burgundy stola with gold embroidery and a gold cross ...

According to the Rev. John Wauck, professor of church communication at the Pontifical Holy Cross University in Rome, Leo’s clothing choices are a “return to form,” and his attire similar to that worn ...

The red and gold stole that Pope Leo XIV wore on May 8 features ornate illustrations of the four gospels in the New Testament − Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Morrill said.